Washington - Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) is urging Sikhs to attend the following events in Washington DC. This is an opportunity for us to show to the national audience that Sikhs are feeling the same pain as any other American. All of these programs will be attended by local and national leaders. Given the ignorance about our faith and the kind of hate violence we have faced in the aftermath of 9/11 tragedy, the presence of Sikhs at these events is critical. So please be there in good numbers.
Details…..
Sikh prayers at the Washington National Cathedral
Following events will be held at the Washington National Cathedral at Wisconsin Ave. and Mass. Ave.
8 am-9:25 am - - Interfaith Service of Remembrance - Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) will participate in a special prayer ceremony featuring Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu and other national religious leaders at the Washington National Cathedral on September 11. This service will included comments from Attorney General John D. Ashcroft. This will be followed by a day long reading of the names of those who died at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. Throughout the day, all events are free, unticketed and open to the public. Faith traditions that will be represented include Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist and Jewish.
10 am-6 pm - Hourly reading of the names, meditations offered by various faith traditions, and musical responses from various faith traditions including Baha'i, Sikh, Hindu-Jain, Roman Catholic, Christian and Jewish. The last 25 minutes of each hour will be observed silence throughout the Cathedral. Last hour from 6-7pm will be when Sikhs will offer prayers. Sikh Council and Guru Gobind Singh Foundation are organizing the Sikh prayer service and Sikhs from the DC area will be reading the names of the victims.
8 pm - "Voices from 9-11: A Gathering of Faith, Hope and Love" - A sacred gathering that will meld firsthand accounts of altruism, compassion and service in the wake of 9-11 with music that helps you rest in the profound space created by the spoken reflections. Featuring Gary Malkin, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Rachel Bagby and other performers.
Masjid Mohammed Mosque
4 - 5.30 pm - National Conference of Conference and Community Justice (NCCJ), a national organization is organizing an interfaith prayer service which includes Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh prayers. The address is 1519 Islamic Way (4th Street & P NW). This event will feature Washington area religious and civic leaders. Closing Remarks by The Honorable Hassan El-Amin , District Court, State of Maryland. Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) will be offering Sikh prayers.
Lincoln Memorial
3:30-6PM
YOUTH VOLUNTEERS WILL JOIN POLICE, FIREFIGHTERS, TEACHERS, AND "AMERICAN IDOL" WINNER AT LINCOLN MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. TO CULMINATE DAY OF SERVICE IN HONOR OF VICTIMS OF 9/11
"American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson will sing the national anthem
and actor Sean Astin of "Lord of the Rings" and "Rudy" will emcee the
national closing ceremony for the 1st Annual United Day of Service. The
Lincoln Memorial event will feature a procession of 300 youth flag bearers,
a choir singing "The Unity Anthem," and the presentation of
Champions of Hope Gold Medals to youth for outstanding service and
leadership. The Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) is calling
out to DC's young Sikhs (ages 5-25) to come to the Lincoln Memorial for this
national event on September 11. A great opportunity is being presented to
us for being a part of this event along with hundreds of young people from
different communities from across the nation. We have been asked to carry
flags of different states in a procession. In addition, a Sikh youth will
be honored for service to the nation. This will feature many national
leaders, Hollywood stars, and many volunteers from all over the America.
This program is being televised nationally and is cosponsored by Disney.
SCORE is a partner organization of this program.
For more information, please call
Sher JB Singh (703) 443 0484
Sartaj Singh Dhammi (703) 802 1582
Harminder Singh Jassal ( 703) 503 9678
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